Sunday, March 21, 2010

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This is another Flying Moleskins contribution for that very talented artist, Liz Holm. I worked from a photo that I took in Baden Baden, Germany at the Museum Frieder Burda. We visited the Durer, Tizian, Velazquez exhibit and really enjoyed seeing a few paintings from these famous artists up close. I was quite taken with this exhibit room, which was filled with huge tapestries and had a great floor.

oil on paper 

8 1/2" x 6 1/2" 

NFS

15 comments:

  1. The whole piece is perfect.
    The light reflecting under the bench is even more perfect.

    The suggestion of the textures is fantastic.

    lovely, Vern

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  2. Oh, I love this painting!! Liz must be very happy to have it.

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  3. You did such a great textured wood floor, it really make the whole piece flow so nicely. I just love how you captured in your painting their casual conversation. Wonderful friendship piece for Liz

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  4. I made comments on the Flying Moleskins blog but its worth mentioning it again how wonderful this piece is. The composition, the subdued colors, the detail work on the floor and the book.... fantastic Vern!

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  5. OMG, Vern, my jaw dropped when I saw this. Absolutely gorgeous. I love it--the subject, the colors, the unique composition, the brushwork and adeptly-done textures. Brilliant work. Thank you!

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  6. Once again Vern, you really hit the nail on the head with this one...it reminds me of KJ's work but with a very Vern approach.

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  7. You've done a fantastic job with this, Vern. Beautifully executed and a great composition.

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  8. Brilliant viewpoint, gorgeous warm colour, this is amazing, I love it.

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  9. Your figures look very natural, loose and relaxed. It has a pleasant atmosphere by the way both of them are sitting on a bench facing one another. Nice piece Vern.

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  10. Nicely done! Wonderful viewpoint and diagonal elements. Great colors. I'm really impressed with the moleskin project, I wish I'd had time to pursue it.

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  11. I enjoyed the perspective on this one, Vern! AND..I can hear those women discussing the catalog now. Nice painting!

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  12. Nice job capturing the relaxed poses and the wooden floor...that would be challenge enough for me! That museum trip must have been awesome to see such great artists. I need to check the Moleskins blog!

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  13. Wonderful paintings So happy to have found you on Suzanne Berry's blog.

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